I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 arch ...
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Indiginous Tattoo History | With Lars Krutak
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1:02:22What do Catholic women in the Balkans, tattooed mummies in the Philippines, and Arctic medicinal ink have in common? They've all left their mark—literally and metaphorically—on the history of indigenous tattoo traditions.In this episode of For the Love of History, I sit down with renowned tattoo anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak to explore his latest …
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L.A.’s Most Famous Coroner: Anne Choi on Dr. Noguchi, Celebrity Autopsies & the Politics of Death
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40:00There would be no true crime without this man!! What do Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Tate, and Robert F. Kennedy have in common? They were all investigated by Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the so-called “Coroner to the Stars.” In this episode of For the Love of History, host TK sits down with author and researcher Anne Choi to talk about her book L.A. Coroner, whi…
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How Big Tech Inherited Eugenics: Anita Say Chan on Algorithmic Bias, Data Colonialism & Techno-Eugenics
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1:11:51In this powerful episode of For the Love of History, host TC is joined by scholar and author Dr. Anita Say Chan to explore the unsettling historical roots of modern data science and artificial intelligence. Drawing from her groundbreaking book Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future, Anita uncovers how today's p…
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🎙 Sisters in STEM: The Truth About Hypatia (No, She Wasn’t a Math Babe Martyr) Who really was Hypatia of Alexandria? A fourth-century philosopher. A math editor. A teacher who handed out celestial knowledge like candy—and nope, she wasn’t some toga-clad sex symbol seducing her students for extra credit. (We’re looking at you, 19th-century fanfic br…
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I can't thank this community enough, thank you for giving me a voice, thank you for helping me give a voice to the voiceless of the past, and thank you for joining me for the last 5 years as I talk about the weirdest shit in history! I love you always and don't forget to drink your water 💙💛 TK 🍩 💙💛 Links & Housekeeping 🎤 Love for the Love of Histor…
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The Worst Jobs in History | Groom of the Stool, Tosher, Match Stick Girl
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47:12🛑 Step away from the keyboard, put down your lukewarm coffee, and get ready for a journey through the most stomach-churning, backbreaking, and downright horrifying jobs in history! This week, we’re diving into the roles that made people question their life choices—often while covered in filth, plague, or both. What’s Inside This Episode? 💩 Tosher –…
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The Ghost Brush | Hokusai's Daughter and Hidden Collaborator Katsushika Oi
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51:42It's time for some hidden history, dear one!! Did you know one of Japan’s most famous artists had a secret weapon? And no, it wasn’t just his paintbrush! In this episode, we uncover the fascinating, overlooked story of Katsushika Oi, the daughter (and possible secret collaborator) of the legendary Hokusai! Oi wasn’t just any artist—she was a bold, …
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Victorian Nipple Rings: A Tale of Fashion, Status & Scandal
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26:52Hold onto your corsets and brace yourself for some historical spice, because today we’re talking about Victorian nipple rings. Yes, you read that right. The prim and proper era of high collars, afternoon tea, and… pierced nipples? Turns out, the Victorians (and their French counterparts in the Belle Époque) were way freakier than we give them credi…
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Periods and Contraception in the 18th Century with Mina Moriarty
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48:18Grab your smelling salts, delicious doughnuts, because we’re diving into the scandalous, bizarre, and often horrifying world of 18th-century reproductive health! This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Mina Moriarty—historian, writer, and content creator extraordinaire—to talk about contraception and menstruation in the 1700s. Spoiler alert: it invo…
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Ahoy, history besties! Ready to set sail into the chaotic and badass world of piracy? But forget the bearded, rum-guzzling captains of the 1600s—this week, we're diving into the legend of an ancient pirate queen who gave Rome the middle finger and (allegedly) cursed an entire city. Meet Teuta of Illyria, the woman who turned the Adriatic Sea into h…
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Musok | The Legacy and History of Korean Shamanism a Religion of Resistance
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39:51When the world told them to sit down, they danced. When their voices were silenced, they sang. When religion and government tried to erase them, they thrived in the shadows. Welcome to the story of mudang (무당), the women who shaped and preserved Korean shamanism (or Musok 무속) against all odds. This episode dives into their centuries-long defiance a…
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Kinky History | a chat with Author and Sex Historian Esmé Louise James
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51:11Buckle up, history besties—this episode is not safe for work (unless you’ve got headphones and a rebellious streak). We’re diving deep into the history of sex with none other than Esmé Louise James, the brilliant mind behind Kinky History! In this delightfully scandalous conversation, we uncover: 🔥 How Esmé went from studying religious history to b…
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Ancient Booty Calls and WTF Aphrodisiacs | weird history of love and dating
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31:40Happy Valentine’s Day, history besties! Whether you’re blissfully in love, dodging dating apps like a pro, or just here for the weird history (respect ✊), this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into history’s strangest, grossest, and most WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT aphrodisiacs and ancient booty calls. Spoiler: some people really went to extreme len…
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Kidnapped at Sea | The Story of David Henry White By Andrew Sillen
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44:08Welcome to For the Love of History! In this episode, we dive into a lesser-known yet fascinating tale of maritime history with author and archaeologist Andrew Celyn. His latest book, Kidnapped at Sea: The Civil War Voyage of David Henry White, uncovers the harrowing journey of a free Black teenager who was abducted and forced aboard the infamous Co…
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London's Most Fashionable and Fierce All Women Gang | The 40 Elephants
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38:40Welcome back, my delicious doughnut! 🍩 This week, we’re peeling back the velvet curtain on one of London's most scandalous and fabulous crime syndicates: the Forty Elephants, an all-women gang who ruled the shoplifting scene from the Victorian era well into the Roaring Twenties. Think Oceans Eleven, but make it corsets, diamonds, and bloomers with …
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The Bloody and Unnecessarily Difficult History of Surgery
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35:48Welcome back, dear one! This week, we’re scrubbing in and diving scalpels-first into the history of surgery. From ancient skull drilling to the OG rhinoplasty (nose job, anyone?), this episode explores the bizarre, bloody, and brilliant evolution of ancient surgical techniques. Spoiler: it’s not all medieval barber surgeons and questionable hygiene…
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Tattoo Traditions of Asia | Author Interview with Tattoo Anthropologist Lars Krutak
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1:08:22Welcome, history besties and ink enthusiasts! This week on For the Love of History, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating world of tattoo anthropology with none other than Lars Krutak, author of Tattoo Traditions of Asia. Lars shares jaw-dropping stories from his 25+ years of fieldwork, uncovering the hidden meanings behind indigenous tatto…
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Aspesia | The hidden teacher of Socrates and the most brilliant woman in Athens
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41:35Did you know that Socrates—yes, that Socrates—had a teacher who was a woman? And not just any woman, but Aspasia of Miletus, the queen of ancient philosophy, rhetoric, and savage comebacks. In this episode, we’re diving deep into her life, her legacy, and the absolutely wild smear campaigns she endured (spoiler: haters gonna hate since 450 BCE). Ge…
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Minoan Matriarchy: Was Crete ruled by thicc nature mommies?
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39:29🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP🇯🇵 💛💙Community Census💙💛 Welcome back, dear one! Season 10 kicks off with a bang as we hop into our time machine and zoom back to the Minoan civilization—the OG seafaring fashionistas of Crete. Were they ruled by thick (with two C’s) nature mommies? Or was it all just ancient patriarchy with a side of fabulous frescoes? Let’s find out! …
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Christmas Krampus | The Dark Side of Holiday Traditions and Germany's Weird Holidays
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28:35It’s time for a creepy, cozy Christmas! In this episode of For the Love of History, we delve into the chilling legend of Krampus, the infamous counterpart to Saint Nicholas. This horned, mythical creature has haunted Alpine folklore for centuries, delivering punishment to those who land on the naughty list. Discover the fascinating origins of Kramp…
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The Weird and Often Gross History of Pigments with Hannah Herrick
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1:17:36If you’ve ever wondered about the wild, weird, and occasionally disgusting history of colors, you’re in for a treat. In this week’s episode of For the Love of History, we’re joined once again by fan-favorite and resident archaeologist Hannah—a walking encyclopedia of ancient technologies. Together, we dive into the fascinating history of pigments a…
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Winter Witches | Folklore and Legends from Around the World and other Magical Winter Tales (World History, Weird Histiry & Women's History)
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31:09Grab your hot beverage ☕️ and cozy up, because this week on For the Love of History, we're diving into the magical world of winter witches. Across the globe, from the snowy mountains of Japan to the frosty forests of Germany, winter has long been intertwined with folklore, magic, and powerful women. Join me as I uncover captivating tales of winter …
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Aqua Tofana | The History of The Women Poisoners of Rome With Sinead from The Poisoners Cabinet (World History. Women's History & Weird History)
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48:38Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of historical poison! 🧪💀 This week, we’re joined by the fabulous Sinead Hanna, co-host of The Poisoner’s Cabinet. Together, we unravel the legendary tale of Aqua Tofana, the deadly (yet oddly empowering?) poison of 17th-century Italy. What’s Inside This Episode? 📚Aqua Tofana 101: The mythical poison that cou…
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Gobble gobble, dear one! 🦃 In this special archived episode, we’re taking a delicious stroll down memory lane to revisit the iconic Turkey God episode—the one that started it all! Almost five years ago, on April Fool’s Day (just in case I needed an out), I nervously hit publish on this masterpiece. Fast-forward to now, and here we are a thriving po…
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A Little History of Psychology | Author Interview with Nicky Hayes
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50:18🎙 A Little History of Psychology with Dr. Nikki Hayes Ready to dive into the fascinating world of psychology? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Nikki Hayes, a rockstar in the field of psychology and the author of the brilliant book A Little History of Psychology. She's written 25+ books, and she's here to share her knowledge with us on the wild, we…
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Archive Ep | The Egyptian God of Baby Gravy and Sweat
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28:41Welcome, history besties and chaos goblins, to a special archived episode of For the Love of History—and trust me, this one is iconic. 🐊 We're diving into the wild world of ancient Egyptian mythology and uncovering the bizarre, beefy, and downright sweaty cult of Sobek, the alligator god. Yes, you read that right—SWEATY alligator god. Prepare to me…
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The Museum of Us | Decolonization and Community Connection
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39:41Join TK on another enlightening adventure through the big book of history in this episode! We welcome two esteemed guests from the Museum of Us: Kara Vetter, Senior Director of Cultural Resources, and Micah Parzen, CEO. Together, they delve into the significant transformation of the museum's identity from the Museum of Man to the Museum of Us—a cha…
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The History and Legacy of Lilith the Mother of Demons
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36:38In our season finale, we’re rolling out the red carpet for the one and only Lilith—the O.G. femme fatale, and the ultimate “villain era” icon! From ancient Sumerian demon to Adam’s feisty first wife, Lilith’s been raising eyebrows (and blood pressures) for centuries. Think you know her? Think again! Lilith’s story is more twisty than a soap opera p…
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Justice for Medusa | who was the real monster?
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28:13We've all heard of Medusa but was she really as monstrous as we've been led to believe? 🤩App Info🤩 📚Resources can be found here!📚 ______________________________________ Want more For the Love of History? Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Spotify Merch Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mochizuki Chiyome | Uncovering the Truth Story of the All Women Ninja Clan
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34:50When life gives you lemons become a ninja! This week we explore the history of the legendary all-women ninja clan led by Mochizuki Chiyome and find out if they really even existed. And get ready for some spicy TK at the end of the ep 🤣 Voting Resources Expat Voting Information 🤩App Info🤩 📚Resources can be found here!📚 ______________________________…
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Rachel Wall | The first woman pirate in America
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Few foods have a history as violent and dark as tea. From opium dens to forced prostitution, smuggling, and poisonous adulteration, the history of tea is chock-full of atrocities. ________________________________________________ Voting Resources https://www.vote.org/ Expat Voting Information https://www.fvap.gov/overseas?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw…
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The Complex and Cool History of Copies | Archeologist chat with Pınar Durgun and Hannah Herrick
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Author Interview | How to Start a War by Michael Trapani
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40:32Where can I find Micheal? Website https://www.howtostartawar.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtostartawarbook/ Email [email protected] ____________________________________________ Voting Resources https://www.vote.org/ Expat Voting Information https://www.fvap.gov/overseas?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0aS3BhA3EiwAKaD2ZZcvoU4eX6gWu…
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The Discovery of a Lifetime - Uncovering Egyptian Tattoos | Interview With Dr. Anne Austin
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49:27🖋️Want more Dr Anne? 🖋️ Anne’s E-mail [email protected] Instagram: @anneaustin_phd https://www.instagram.com/anneaustin_phd/ Website http://www.anneeaustin.com/ _____________________________________ 🌕The Vessel (Tattoo Archeology Magazine) https://vessel-magazine.no/issues/7/transforming-bodies/tattoo-archaeology 🌕Archeology Ink Instagram https://w…
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Author Interview | The Ethics of Museum Mummies with Angela Stienne
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53:07You're walking through a museum, holding a little coffee, and taking in the beautiful artifacts around you. Suddenly you are face-to-face with a 4,000-year-old mummy. People pass by it like any other artifact, but you stop and question. How did it get here? Why is it here? Who is this person? These are the questions Dr. Angela Stienne asked herself…
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Empress Baddie | The Queen Rome Feared and the Goldren age of Zenobia's Empire
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36:21There was a moment in the 3rd century when Rome was almost defeated, and the exactor of this conquest was Queen Zenobia of Palmyra. This week we explore the life and legacy of the woman who had Rome on the ropes and made her empire the Pearl of the Desert! But she wasn’t just a fearsome warrior woman, collecting land for sport. She was a brilliant …
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Find Beef Here! Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beef-with-bridget-todd/id1674072378 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7hPv9hQzpdMBgn6eKtXV9G 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link ___________________________________________________ 🤩App I…
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Jigoku | The History of Japanese Buddhist Hell
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49:49To celebrate my birthday we're going to hell! Again...😅 We just couldn't get enough of Satan and Shinto Hell this season so by popular demand we explore the absolute metal history of Japanese Buddist Hell. It might surprise you that such a seemingly peaceful religion would have a hell that punishes sinners with molten copper balls shoved into place…
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The Magic and Mystery of Concrete | the 12,000 year human connection
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49:07This week we have the unique privilege to speak to Hannah Herrick, an archeologist who researches ancient technologies and a huge concrete stan! Yes, that's right, in this episode we are talking about everything concrete. This 12,000-year-old tech is a direct line to so many parts of human history and I guarantee by the end of the episode you're al…
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Historical Toilet Deaths | PooPoo Ninjas and Free Falling Potty Windows
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46:03This week we explore not only the LONG history of the toilet but also some untimely deaths brought about by the porcelain thrown. From medieval floating toilet closets to poopoo ninjas we're looking at the Sh*tiest deaths in history. 🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?u…
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Yomi no Kuni | The History of Shinto Hell and The Sibling Spouses
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38:05🖤Meet up Form🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecwn_8jyIugmxKp_gmfGhtpJ6FLHxyVUIMMggJbNXmG8KZmw/viewform?usp=sf_link 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛Want More FTLH?💙💛 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofhistorypodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_his…
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The Mummy’s Curse | Fact of Fiction With Katie Charlwood
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48:07Is the curse of the mummy real? Are all Victorian ghost children the product of gas leaks? Will Brendan Fraser ever return for the true third installment of The Mummy!? In this week's episode, we discuss all this and more with the incredible Katie Charlwood! _______________________________________________ 📚Want More Katie? 📚 Website http://www.whod…
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Empress Baddie | Lady Cao: the tattooed queen
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34:25The first Empress Baddie of the season, well kind of. In this week's time travel trip to the past we combine our two loves women's history and tattoo history to explore the incredibly recent discovery of Lady Cao, a possible Peruvian queen. Why do I say possible? Well, you'll just have to tune into the episode to find out! 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorb…
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Are you there Satan? It's me TK | the History of Satan
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36:24Satan, the Devil, Lucifer the fallen angel we love to hate. But was he really such a terrible guy to begin with? This week we dive into the history of old Scratch himself to figure out why he has so many names, what's the deal with always possessing women, and so much more. Join TK as we hop in the time machine and find out how Satan came to be. __…
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In an unfair world, some cosmic justice is surely due and this episode delivers! E.J Barnes takes us through the wild and weird story of Elisa von der Recke and "Count" Cagliostro. Want more EJ!? Website: https://ejbarnes.com/ Books and Comics: https://www.drownedtownpress.com/ 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛Want more…
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Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? When will my reflection show if I'm real or just a legend?! That's right friends everybody's favorite 90s Warrior has a secret and you can find out in this week's episode!! Click play as fast as you can to discover Mulan's true story! 🤩App Info🤩 https://donorbox.org/for-the-love-of-history-app 💙💛W…
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Animal Magnetism and Pseudoscience Conmen
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50:51This week Dr. Uncle Brian takes us on a wild journey through the bizarre pseudoscientific world of ANIMAL MAGNATISM!! Join us as Dr. Brian weaves a tale of conmen and half-truths. If you'd like to learn from Dr. Brian Bixby, you can check out his various courses at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, linked below! https://ccae.org/ __________…
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Taking another trip in the way back when machine to bring you another archived episode! This time we're taking a look at one of my absolute favorite episodes, Egyptian Tattoo History. Not only were my flabbers absolutely gassted when researching and recording this episode but I can honestly say this is one of the most fun recording sessions I've ev…
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We're on season break right now, so we're bringing an archived episode out of the vault! We're going way back to 2021 when our obsession with the deeply weird Victorian started. Today will re-examine the kinky, deviant, and empowering history of Victorian bosom bobbles. 😂 if you're around mixed company, I highly recommend headphones or not if you w…
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